Chicken Xacuti
User Reviews
5.0
81 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Calories
469 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Chicken Xacuti
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A traditional dish from the Goa region of India, Chicken Xacuti features a wonderfully complex and delicious array of flavors!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds diced chicken meat (dark meat produces the most flavor)
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 yellow onions , diced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- For the Masala Paste:
- 1 cup shredded dried coconut , toasted in a dry skillet until lightly browned
- 4 dried red chilies , seeds removed and broken into pieces
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 10 black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon carom/ajwain seeds , if unavailable use more cumin and coriander
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 2 inch piece cinnamon stick
- 4 whole star anise
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mace , can substitute nutmeg
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
Instructions
- Make the Masala Paste: Place all of the spices in a small, dry skillet over medium heat and toast until fragrant, 4-5 minutes. Do not burn them or they will be bitter. Let them cool completely and then grind them to a powder in a spice grinder. Place the ground spices in a small food processor along with the toasted coconut, garlic, ginger and some oil and process to a smooth paste. Set aside until ready to use.
- In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium and add the onions. Cook until caramelized and nicely browned, 15-20 minutes. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink. Add the masala paste and the tamarind and cook for a couple more minutes. Add the chicken broth and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cilantro and salt to taste.Serve with steamed jasmine or basmati rice and/or naan with some cucumber raita.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
469kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
499mg
(21%)
Potassium
583mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
500IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 583mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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81 reviews
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